Blog Entries for tim tagged 'Sales'

Another One Bites the Dust: The 5 Top Mistakes that Keep Developers from Selling Their ...

tim.vasko@cmaeon.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0100

Yesterday, I spoke about the first mistake any developer can make in project marketing and sales. As I said, I've seen a lot of developments stall or self-destruct at the hands of a developer who felt like he or she "knew it all." I told you about my friend the hotelier, who became a developer, then a t [...]

When Will the Frozen BC Market Finally Defrost?

tim.vasko@cmaeon.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0100

In this week's Globe and Mail, the title “B.C. Housing Market in Deep Freeze” caught my eye. To me, deep freeze is not such a terrible thing. For example, say I bake a really delicious pie, and I can’t eat it all. I might not want to eat it that evening, but I still intend to eat it sometime, so I stick it in the deep freeze and defrost it a few weeks later. Granted, it’s not quite as delicious as it was when it was fresh, but it still tastes pretty good. [...]

Buy Smart Now - Sell Smart Later

tim.vasko@cmaeon.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0100

This morning on Forbes.com, I read an article about the cities in America that are most likely to weather this real estate market, and be a great long term investment. Forbes listed the top ten as:

10. Atlanta, Georgia

9. Portland Oregon

8: Cincinnati, Ohio

7. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

6. St. Louis, Missouri

5. New York [...]

Realestock and Microsoft Financing? It couldn’t be simpler!

tim.vasko@cmaeon.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0100

We are pleased to announced a new and beneficial partnership between Realestock.com and Microsoft® Financing!

Tim Vasko, the CEO of Realestock has reported that: “Realestock.com is experiencing 30% higher search and request volume than it was this time last year” Which verifies the fact that buyers are turning to online searching to find their new home, and so if you don’t have an online presence, then you don’t exist.

However, the cost of starting [...]

Taking 'stock: 31st October, 2008

tim.vasko@cmaeon.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0100

Whether you are looking for a green prefab, or whether you just want a raffle ticket for a foreclosed house (I kid you not), here is a round up of some of the more interesting stories in the news this, and last week.Luxury Real Estate News

The Ultimate Crash Pad - Trump Tower (National Post)

Once again I seem to be talking about Donald Trump. Either a), I have developed some kind of obsession, or b), Donald Trump is up to a lot this month. However, this article in the N [...]

It's not Easy Being Green – If You are Buying a Luxury Home….

tim.vasko@cmaeon.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0100

Originally I was going to write all about the latest developments in green living. I read a number of articles on and offline about how developers are adding green features, how some real estate agents are biking to viewings and open houses (How do they transport clients? Do they sit on the crossbar? In the basket?), and how many buyers are asking about energy efficient appliances and baulk at the idea of marble counter tops.

However, a couple of we [...]

Taking 'stock: 14th October, 2008

tim.vasko@cmaeon.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0100

Once again, it's been another week of changes, trials and tribulations. Here's a round up of some interesting luxury, North American and World stories that were in the news this and last week. If you read anything in the news that you think should be in next week's blog, feel free to comment on the posting. And I hope our readers in Canada had a lovely Thanksgiving!

Luxury Real Estate News

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Escape...to the City?

tim.vasko@cmaeon.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0100

Originally, the concept of suburbia was to create a place of community and safety. People moved their families out of the city so that their children would be safe from crime, drug problems, and so that they could be brought up somewhere where everyone knew their neighbors, and where there was a real sense of community.

However, times have changed. Suburban areas are no longer immune to these kinds of problems – a day doesn’t go by where we don� [...]

Taking 'stock: 6th October, 2008

tim.vasko@cmaeon.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0100

Welcome to our newest Realestock feature. Every week, Taking 'stock will give you a roundup of the news and views that have arisen in the past week.

Luxury News

What's on the market: While new record looks unlikely, Palm Beach primed for big deals (The Real Deal, NY)

Looks like luxury homes in Palm Beach are still doing well. Multi million dollar homes are still on the market, and [...]

Lost Connections: How The “Sharper” Brand Lost its Market Connection

tim.vasko@cmaeon.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0100

I’m in a cab at 58th & 7th in NYC - broke my bluetooth Jawbone headset. No worries - it’s hanging by wires, still working - sort of, if I hold it just right. Anyway, I bought the extra protection plan from the retailer who sold it to me - Sharper Image.

“Drop me off on 51st…” - I figure I’ll stop in at the Rockafeller Center Sharper Image and get a replacement. I walk to the Bank of America Building - I find the Shaper Image sign - and the image in the blacked out window [...]

Barron's: Real estate poised for the giddy days again?

tim.vasko@cmaeon.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0100

From BloggingStocks.com:

I've lived through the internet bubble (and have some scars) and tried to avoid the real estate bubble (it wasn't easy). But, bubbles have a way of being painful and long lasting.

So, no doubt, the real estate bubble has been painful (may be the worst market for at least the past 50 years). But, could this be a short-run thing?

Perhaps so. In fact, this is the view from the front-cover piece in this week's Barron's [a paid publication]. A [...]

A Private Paradise in the Lap of Luxury

tim.vasko@cmaeon.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0100

From Lohud.com:

Westchester's priciest property: $95 million. Taxes on a $95 million property: $221,166. Living large in your own personal paradise: priceless.

Yes, it really is Westchester's priciest property and it's really on the market.

OAS_AD('ArticleFlex_1'Hillandale offers 262 acres of luxury with [...]

Coldwell Banker Jaco Announces Top Costa Rica Luxury Real Estate Property

tim.vasko@cmaeon.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0100

From PRweb.com:

Jaco, Costa Rica (PRWEB) July 9, 2008 -- The Bijagua Costa Rica luxury real estate, located approximately half an hour's drive from the town of Jaco, is one of the most pristine residences in the Costa Rica area. The property's 60 acres atop a mountain are home to an 8900-square-foot residential compound with a three-bed, three-bath main house, staff quarters, a four-car garage, and several greenhouses. The Jaco property includes its own irrigation and storage system [...]

Xinyuan Real Estate Named One of China's Top Fifty 'Golden' Overseas-listed Companies

tim.vasko@cmaeon.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0100

From Marketwatch.com:

BEIJING, July 9, 2008 /Xinhua-PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd., a fast-growing residential real estate developer with a focus on strategically selected Tier II cities in China, today announced that it has been selected as one of China's Top Fifty "Golden" Overseas-listed Chinese companies by CEO & CIO magazine, a prominent Chinese magazine focused on business management.

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Helping homeowners direct...will this avoid foreclosures?

tim.vasko@cmaeon.com — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0100

Many people incorrectly believe that all of the bad news about homeowners defaulting on their mortgages mostly relates to the United States. Although there are obviously a lot of people who are losing their homes in the US, other countries are not immune to similar problems. The United Kingdom for one, is looking a number of house repossessions (as we Brits call it) and possibly even a longer recession period than the US. Problems in the UK have been partially ex [...]